The provocative sculpture has sparked praise and criticism alike from local politicians and intellectuals over the merits and disadvantages of displaying controversial and possibly offensive works in such public places like a city square.

But Mr. Cattelan says people are misunderstanding his art. From the

Telegraph

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Asked about the meaning of the work, Mr. Cattelan said his work was more an act of love than a comment on the financial world. “It is mainly about imagination,” he said.

The sculpture will remain on display in front of Milan’s Stock Exchange until Oct. 3. Milan is the third-largest market for contemporary art after London and New York.